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New Cool-Burning Engine Reduces CO2 Emissions

from Edmunds' Green Car Advisor | SHARE | COMMENT

GM says it has achieved a new milestone in the development of an experimental fuel combustion technology called homogenous charge compression ignition.

Juneau, Alaska Power Consumption Drops 40%

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With access to relatively cheap power cut off about a month ago, citizens of Juneau, Alaska simply pared back on their energy consumption, with stunning results.

LEED Parking Garage Lights up Santa Monica

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The Santa Monica Civic Center parking structure is on its way to becoming the first LEED certified parking garage in the United States.

Governors Shop for Green Experts at WalMart

from Environment News Service | SHARE | COMMENT

The National Governors Association will get help from experts at the discount change to make the state capitol buildings more energy efficient. Auditors from WalMart will work for free and recommend how to clean

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Even Dilbert Needs Some Help On Green Materials

from Thursday Bram | SHARE | COMMENT

Scott Adams — the Scott Adams responsible for Dilbert — is in the process of building a home. He wants it to be as energy efficient as possible but is having a hard time getting good materials.

Study Recommends CAFE-like Standards for Green IT

from Scott Salyer | SHARE | COMMENT

Data centers are becoming big CO2 polluters and it's going to take a major IT rewire to curb those emissions.

Home Builders Assoc. Proposes Standard for Green Homes

from Scott Salyer | SHARE | COMMENT

The 'National Green Building Standard' for residential construction would compete with the U.S. Green Building Council's 'LEED for Homes' program.

Wasted Heat Could Power 20 Percent of U.S.

from John Gartner | SHARE | COMMENT (2)

Precious energy is being blown out the smokestack. Harnessing waste heat can save billions and eliminate the need to add coal plants.

USGBC's Bob Vila-worthy Green Remodeling Standards

from Scott Salyer | SHARE | COMMENT

The US Green Building Council teamed up with an interior designers group to create handy new standards for sustainable home renovation.

Study Says North America Needs To Build Greener, Faster

from Scott Salyer | SHARE | COMMENT

The Commission for Environmental Cooperation finds that efficient buildings represent 'low hanging fruit' for curbing CO2.

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